Green Hour at La Grande Boucherie
La Grande Boucherie is the grandest of the city’s Belle Epoque brasseries, sprawling the length of the 6 1/2 Avenue pedestrian arcade under a soaring 40-foot glass skylight. It is pure Parisian theater: brass, marble, mirrors, and a raw bar, all a block off Rockefeller Center.
The kitchen turns out French classics from steak frites and escargots to dry-aged beef and A5 wagyu, and the room runs from morning coffee through late-night dinner. It is a go-to for special occasions and out-of-towners, but the daily Green Hour makes it surprisingly approachable at the bar.
The Happy Hour
The Green Hour is served at the bar only, daily from 2 to 7pm. Standouts are the $3 oysters, $15 house wine and cocktails, and $10 beer, with $14 absinthe drip and a short list of petite plates and larger bar bites.
The Room
A cavernous, skylit Art Nouveau brasserie seating 400-plus inside, plus a heated, glass-covered outdoor gallery along the arcade. Belle Epoque detailing throughout, with a raw bar and a full bar anchoring the room.
Who La Grande Boucherie Is For
| Occasion | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| Special occasions | The dramatic skylit room and grand French menu make it a natural for birthdays and celebrations. |
| Oysters and bubbles | The daily Green Hour puts $3 oysters and $15 sparkling wine at the bar for an easy raw-bar sit-down. |
| Date night | Belle Epoque glamour and candlelight make for a romantic, transportive dinner. |
| Pre-theater dinner | Steps from Midtown stages and quick French classics make it an easy curtain-time meal. |
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La Grande Boucherie FAQ
Does La Grande Boucherie have a happy hour?
Yes. Its Green Hour runs daily from 2 to 7pm at the bar, with $3 oysters, $15 wine and cocktails, and $10 beer.
Where is La Grande Boucherie located?
In the 6 1/2 Avenue pedestrian arcade at 145 West 53rd Street, between 6th and 7th Avenues in Midtown.
Is La Grande Boucherie expensive?
Dinner is upscale, with steak frites in the mid-$50s, but the daily Green Hour at the bar is a far more affordable way in.
What is La Grande Boucherie known for?
Its jaw-dropping skylit Belle Epoque space, steak frites, dry-aged beef, and an extensive raw bar.
Happy hour times and deals last verified June 2026. Details can change — confirm with La Grande Boucherie before visiting for a specific deal.